Data Interface and Workflow Software Engineer (SC Cleared)

On behalf of the Met Office, we are looking for a SC Cleared Data Interface and Workflow Software Engineer (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract based REMOTELY/in Exeter (2-3 times a month visit Exeter).

Background:

Our cutting edge next-generation weather and climate simulation codes need to be connected into the downstream forecast ecosystem in order to pull through improvements and retire the older models. As a Data Interface and Workflow Software Engineer you will work with a team of data and workflow experts to connect data at massive scale between critical forecast system components, to keep our world-leading forecasts operational and lay the groundwork for future improvements.

As a Data Interaface and Workflow Software Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:
. Design, build, maintain and support specialised scientific software applications required to underpin science programmes.
. Develop software applications that meet the needs of the scientific community.
. Liaise with scientific colleagues in order to understand their requirements for specialised scientific software solutions.
. Maintain, document and support software applications so as to facilitate their maximum utilisation and longevity.
. Adhere to and contribute to the improvement of software engineering procedures and standards in order to ensure delivered software solutions meet desired quality criteria.
. Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues in order to enhance overall team or group effectiveness.
. Show technical insight through delivery of significant advances in software capability by the effective application of technical knowledge, understanding and skills
. Engage with others to understand the requirements for your work and its wider context, and contribute to the development of plans to meet these requirements
. Apply good Quality Assurance processes, best practice, standards and/or regulations in your work
. Communicate knowledge accurately and concisely in written documents and group discussions, tailoring communication for diverse audiences and building trust/credibility
. Proactively develop your skills and support others in developing their skills, leading to beneficial impacts

Essential:
. Active SC Clearance
. Strong knowledge of Python
. Strong knowledge of Linux
. GIS Experience

Desirable:
. Previous MET Office experience

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, The Met Office encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".